What is a stand-up tanning booth?
A stand-up tanning booth is a vertical booth that allows a person to stand upright while receiving an indoor tan.Bulbs Are CloserStanding up allows the tanner to be closer to the tanning bulbs. Being closer to the bulbs means a quicker tan with less time spent in the booth. The bulbs are also stronger, which is another reason less time is spent in the booth.No Pressure PointsIn a tanning bed, a tan can be uneven under the shoulder blades, hips or back. Under these pressure points, the blood flows away from the skin, and white spots can occur. Standing up to tan means that there are no pressure points, resulting in a much more even tan.HygieneThe upright booth is also more hygienic than a bed because only the bottoms of the feet touch any part of the booth. A person can wear thongs or stand on a towel to ensure even more sanitary conditions in the stand-up booth.DisadvantagesThe only real disadvantage to standing up to tan is simply that–standing up. Some people prefer to lie down when
